Orthodontist Emergency Care
Occasionally, some patients will experience an injury to the mouth during treatment. Dental emergencies while wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances generally fall into two categories.
Orthodontic Emergencies
During orthodontic treatment, it’s not uncommon for appliances to occasionally become loose or cause irritation. If you experience any issues such as a loose bracket, broken wire, or discomfort from your braces or aligners, please contact Troy City Orthodontics during office hours to schedule an appointment.
To ensure we can provide the best care for all patients, we’re unable to accommodate walk-in emergency visits. However, here are a few simple steps you can take at home until we’re able to see you:
- Irritating wire: Cover it with orthodontic wax or gently tuck it under the wire using a soft tool like a pencil eraser or cotton swab.
- Loose bracket or band: Leave it in place and call our office so we can schedule a repair.
- Poking or broken wire: You may carefully adjust it with a pencil eraser or trim it with clean nail clippers if necessary. If discomfort continues, please contact us.